NCT01852864

Brief Summary

The biological effects of castration on prostate cancers will be studies by administration of degarelix prior to radical prostatectomy. The effects will be studied by analysis of gene expression and immunohistochemistry focusing on markers of proliferation and apoptosis of samples taken at the time of radical prostatectomy (7 days after administration of degarelix). Tumours from patients treated with neo-adjuvant degarelix will be compared with tumours from patients who have not been medically castrated.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for early_phase_1 prostate-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2011

Typical duration for early_phase_1 prostate-cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2011

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 6, 2013

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 14, 2013

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2015

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

December 16, 2014

Status Verified

December 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

May 6, 2013

Last Update Submit

December 15, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Prostate cancertestosteronecastrationdegarelixproliferation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • proliferative index defined by immunohistochemistry for ki67

    at surgery, 7 days after administration of degarelix

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Gene expression levels measured by microarray

    At surgery 7 days after degarelix administration

Study Arms (1)

Degarelix treated group

EXPERIMENTAL

240mg degarelix s.c. injection to be administered 7 days prior to radical prostatectomy for high/intermediate risk prostate cancer.

Drug: 240mg degarelix s.c. injection

Interventions

7 days prior to radical prostatectomy the patient will have a subcutaneous injection of 240mg degarelix.

Also known as: medical castration
Degarelix treated group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Intermediate/high risk prostate cancer
  • Patient eligible for and wanting surgery

You may not qualify if:

  • Inability to consent
  • Previous thromboembolism/arrhythmias
  • contraindication to degarelix or surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cambridge University Hopital NHS Trust

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB20QQ, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Prostatic Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Neoplasms, MaleUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsGenital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesProstatic DiseasesMale Urogenital Diseases

Study Officials

  • David Neal, BSc MS FRCS

    Cambridge University

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
early phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Lecturer in Urology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2013

First Posted

May 14, 2013

Study Start

July 1, 2011

Primary Completion

July 1, 2015

Study Completion

December 1, 2015

Last Updated

December 16, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-12

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